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Westmoreland Health Dept. Continues Public Education Campaign

Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, says the department continues its public education campaign as the country fights the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In an interview with JIS News, he said that as a strategy,...

19 New COVID-19 Cases, 13 More Recoveries

Managing Director of Ports Security Corps Ltd., Major Merrick Lloyd

Members Of Ports Security Corps Ltd. Keeping Safe

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth left), Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left) and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), share a photo opportunity with members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade during a special service at the Webster Memorial United Church in St. Andrew on July 19 to recognise the country’s front-line workers, who have been integral in the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

PM Hails Country’s Front-Line Workers

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the handing over ceremony of a one bedroom house to an elderly person in Bogue, St. Elizabeth, on July 17.

PM Says Jamaicans Must Remain Vigilant

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left) , meets with medical staff at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland, on Sunday (July 19).

6 years ago Health & Wellness

More Medical Doctors To Be Employed

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says in the coming weeks, the Government will be announcing the employment of additional medical doctors in the sector. At a press briefing after a meeting with medical staff at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland on July 19, Dr. Tufton said the additional personnel will help those doctors...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

16 New COVID-19 Cases, 14 More Recoveries

As at Sunday (July 19), Jamaica recorded 16 new COVID-19 cases. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases for the island is now 790. At the same time, 14 more patients have recovered and have been released from care. This brings the total recoveries to 693. (87.7% Recovery rate). The newly confirmed cases consist of 10 females and six males,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while speaking at a handing over ceremony of a one bedroom house to an elderly person in Bogue, St. Elizabeth, on July 17.

6 years ago CoronavirusHousingPrime Minister

PM Says There Are Some Strong Indicators That Bode Well For The Future

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that while the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created some severe economic challenges for Jamaica, there are some surprisingly strong indicators that bode well for the future. Mr. Holness, who was speaking at the handing over of a one bedroom house to an elderly person in Bogue District, St. Elizabeth, on July 17,...

6 years ago Coronavirus

Jamaica records 3 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more recoveries

Jamaica recorded three new COVID-19 cases and 3 additional recoveries in the last 24 hours. The total number of confirmed positives for the island is now 768 while recoveries have moved to 678. Two of the newly confirmed cases are females while the third is a male. They range in age from 35 to 47 years and are from St....

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Records Six New COVID-19 Cases

Jamaica now has 774 confirmed cases of COVID-19, following the addition of six new cases over the last 24 hours. The newly confirmed cases consist of two females and four males, with ages ranging from three (3) to 53 years and with addresses in Trelawny (2), St. James (1), Westmoreland (1), Clarendon (1), and Kingston and St. Andrew (1). Four...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking on Thursday (July 16), during the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing at the Ministry

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t To Employ “Substantial Number” Of Junior Doctors

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government plans to employ “a substantial number” of junior doctors, who are currently facing challenges in securing jobs in the public health system. The Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA) reported that just over 100 junior doctors have been unable to secure employment in the public system. Speaking during...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), is shown some of the changes made at the Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) to adhere to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) physical distance guidelines, by Executive Director, Rick Harris.

6 years ago CoronavirusNational Security and Peace

Private Security Regulation Authority Strengthening COVID-19 Safeguards

The Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) has strengthened protocols and safeguards to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The entity has acquired thermometers for the monitored reading of clients and employees prior to their entering the office, and disposable face masks are to be issued where necessary. Measures have also been implemented to ensure individuals adhere to...